Download IPFS Pakistan, grappling with chronic energy shortages, is witnessing a remarkable surge in solar power adoption, driven by skyrocketing electricity costs and unreliable grid supply. This article explores the rapid rise of rooftop solar installations, the challenges facing the national grid, and the implications for Pakistan’s energy future as[Read More…]

Download IPFS Following a decisive crackdown on illegal currency smuggling, Pakistan’s rupee has appreciated against the US dollar, contributing to a more stable economic outlook. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), in coordination with security forces, launched extensive raids this week targeting black market currency operations that undermine the formal exchange[Read More…]

Download IPFS Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings raised Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from CCC+ to B- on Thursday, marking a notable step forward for the nation’s economic recovery. This upgrade, though still two notches below investment grade, reflects reduced sovereign default risks and successful fiscal reforms, bolstered by international[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta extended the physical remand of tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai, a key suspect in the brutal “honour” killing of Bano Bibi and Ehsan Ullah, for an additional 10 days. This article examines the ongoing investigation, the societal implications of tribal justice, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS A cloudburst at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan triggered flash floods that killed three tourists and left 15 others missing, according to official sources. The torrent swept away multiple vehicles and caused 14–15 blockages along Babusar Road—a key link between the Kaghan Valley and the Karakoram Highway (KKH). Rescue[Read More…]

Download IPFS An audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has uncovered widespread billing irregularities and financial discrepancies across multiple electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in Pakistan, highlighting systemic issues that have impacted consumers nationwide. The audit report, released in late 2024 and early 2025, identified irregularities totaling over Rs9[Read More…]

Download IPFS Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed chaos across Pakistan, claiming 13 more lives in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 216 since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). This article explores the ongoing crisis, highlighting the devastating impact of flooding and[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 19, 2025, a team from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Chief Transport Planner Sangyoon Kim, inspected the 480-kilometer Karachi-Rohri section of Pakistan’s Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway to assess funding prospects for this critical infrastructure project. Part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the $6.7[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. President Donald Trump recently stirred discussion by claiming that up to five fighter jets were shot down during the Pakistan-India hostilities in May 2025, following a militant attack in India-administered Kashmir. Speaking at a White House dinner with Republican lawmakers, Trump’s remarks have reignited debates about the[Read More…]